Bills All Sessions January 17, 1994, to present

[...] C-507 Third Session, Fortieth Parliament, 59 Elizabeth II, 2010 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-507 An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (federal spending power) first reading, April 14, 2010 Mrs.

[...] Beaudin 402229 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Financial Administration Act in order to end federal spending in an area of provincial jurisdiction in the absence of a delegation of power or responsibility in that area.

[...] This Act may be cited as the Federal Spending Power Act.

[...] Period and nature of delegation (3) Delegation under subsection (2) shall not be for a period longer than five years; it may be absolute or partial or may provide for the gradual withdrawal of the federal government from a field of exclusive provincial jurisdiction.

[...] Amount of payment (4) In the absence of the delegation referred to in subsection (2), where the federal government proposes incurring expenditures or administering a program, it shall make a payment to the province equivalent to the following amounts: (a) the amount that would have been spent in the province if the government of that province had delegated a power to the federal government under the terms of subsection (2), where applicable; and (b) the amount that would have been expended on the administration of the program if the government of that province had delegated a responsibility to the federal government under the terms of subsection (2), where applicable.

[...] First Session, Forty-first Parliament, 60-61 Elizabeth II, 2011-2012 STATUTES OF CANADA 2012 CHAPTER 30 An Act respecting a Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention ASSENTED TO 14th DECEMBER, 2012 BILL C-300 SUMMARY This enactment establishes a requirement for the Government of Canada to develop a federal framework for suicide prevention in consultation with relevant non-governmental organizations, the relevant entity in each province and territory, as well as with relevant federal departments.

[...] This Act may be cited as the Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Act.

[...] FEDERAL FRAMEWORK FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION Framework 2.

[...] Within 180 days after the day on which this section comes into force, the Government of Canada must enter into consultations with relevant non-governmental organizations, relevant entities within the governments of the provinces and territories and relevant federal departments, in order to share information and align the elements of the framework described in section 2 with existing efforts that relate to suicide prevention.

[...] Within four years after the coming into force of this Act and every two years thereafter, the entity designated in accordance with paragraph 2(b) must report to Canadians on its progress and activities related to the federal framework for suicide prevention.

[...] First Session, Forty-second Parliament, 64-65-66-67 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016-2017-2018 STATUTES OF CANADA 2018 CHAPTER 13 An Act respecting a federal framework on post-traumatic stress disorder ASSENTED TO June 21, 2018 BILL C-211 SUMMARY This enactment requires the Minister of Health to convene a conference with the Minister of National Defence, the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, provincial and territorial government representatives responsible for health and representatives of the medical community and patients’ groups for the purpose of developing a comprehensive federal framework to address the challenges of recognizing the symptoms and providing timely diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

[...] , including PTSD, exist at the federal and provincial levels, there is no coordinated national strategy that would expand the scope of support to ensure long-term solutions; And whereas many Canadians, in particular persons who have served as first responders, firefighters, military personnel, corrections officers and members of the RCMP, suffer from PTSD and would greatly benefit from the development and implementation of a federal framework on PTSD that provides for best practices, research, education, awareness and treatment; Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:Short TitleShort title 1 This Act may be cited as the Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act.InterpretationDefinitions 2 The following definitions apply in this Act.

[...] (Agence) federal framework means a framework to address the challenges of recognizing the symptoms and providing timely diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

[...] (cadre fédéral) Minister means the Minister of Health.

[...] (ministre)Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderConference 3 The Minister must, no later than 12 months after the day on which this Act comes into force, convene a conference with the Minister of National Defence, the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, provincial and territorial government representatives responsible for health and stakeholders, including representatives of the medical community and patients’ groups, for the purpose of developing a comprehensive federal framework in relation to (a) improved tracking of the incidence rate and associated economic and social costs of post-traumatic stress disorder; (b) the establishment of guidelines regarding (i) the diagnosis, treatment and management of post-traumatic stress disorder, and (ii) the sharing throughout Canada of best practices related to the treatment and management of post-traumatic stress disorder; and (c) the creation and distribution of standardized

[...] Second Session, Forty-first Parliament, 62-63 Elizabeth II, 2013-2014 STATUTES OF CANADA 2014 CHAPTER 37 An Act respecting a Federal Framework on Lyme Disease ASSENTED TO 16th DECEMBER, 2014 BILL C-442 SUMMARY This enactment requires the Minister of Health to convene a conference with the provincial and territorial ministers responsible for health and with representatives of the medical community and patients’ groups for the purpose of developing a comprehensive federal framework to address the challenges of the recognition and timely diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.

[...] This Act may be cited as the Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act.

[...] “federal framework” « cadre fédéral » “federal framework” means a framework to address the challenges of the recognition and timely diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.

[...] FEDERAL FRAMEWORK ON LYME DISEASE Conference 3.

[...] The Minister must prepare a report that sets out the federal framework and publish the report on the Agency’s website within one year after the federal framework referred to in section 3 is developed.

[...] This Act may be cited as the Federal Capital Act. 3.

[...] Section 5 of the Act is replaced by the following: Head office 5. (1) The head office of the Commission shall be in the Federal Capital Region.

[...] Meetings (2) The Commission shall meet at least three times a year in the Federal Capital Region. 6.

[...] Prohibition (2) No public lands in the Federal Capital Region shall be sold without the approval of the Commission. 11.

[...] In any other Act of Parliament and in any instrument made under an Act of Parliament, unless the context otherwise requires, (a) every reference to the National Capital Act shall be read as a reference to the Federal Capital Act; (b) every reference to the National Capital shall be read as a reference to the Federal Capital; and (c) every reference to the National Capital Commission shall be read as a reference to the Federal Capital Commission.

[...] First Session, Forty-second Parliament, 64-65-66 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016-2017 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-373 An Act respecting a federal framework on distracted driving FIRST READING, October 18, 2017 Mr.

[...] Eyolfson 421436 SUMMARY This enactment provides for the development of a federal framework to deter and prevent distracted driving.

[...] Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 1st Session, 42nd Parliament, 64-65-66 Elizabeth II, 2015-2016-2017 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-373 An Act respecting a federal framework on distracted driving Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:Short TitleShort title 1 This Act may be cited as the Federal Framework on Distracted Driving Act.InterpretationDefinition of Minister 2 In this Act, Minister means the Minister of Justice.Federal Framework on Distracted DrivingFederal framework 3 (1) The Minister must, in collaboration with the Minister of Transport and the provincial governments, develop a federal framework to coordinate and promote efforts in the provinces to deter and prevent distracted driving involving the use of hand-held electronic devices, including

[...] Mandatory contents (2) The framework must cover all of the following elements: (a) the collection of information and statistics relating to incidents that occur as a result of distracted driving involving the use of hand-held electronic devices; (b) the administration and enforcement of laws respecting such distracted driving; (c) the creation and implementation of public education programs to deter distracted driving; (d) the role of driver-assistance technology in reducing the number of incidents that occur as a result of distracted driving; (e) the sharing among the provinces of best practices regarding deterrence and prevention; (f) recommendations regarding possible amendments to federal laws, policies and programs.Consultation (3) In developing the federal framework, the Minister must consult with stakeholders and other interested parties, including representatives of police services, automobile associations, vehicle manufacturers and insurance companies.Report — federal

[...] framework 4 (1) Within 18 months after the day on which this Act comes into force, the Minister must prepare a report setting out the federal framework and cause it to be tabled in each House of Parliament on any of the first 15 days on which that House is sitting after it is completed.Publication (2) The Minister must publish the report on the Department of Justice’s website within 30 days after it has been tabled in both Houses of Parliament.Review and ReportReview by Minister 5 (1) Within three years after the report referred to in section 4 has been tabled in both Houses of Parliament, the Minister must, in consultation with the provincial governments and the parties referred to in subsection 3(3), undertake a comprehensive review of the implementation and effectiveness of the federal framework in each province, and prepare a report setting out his or her findings and recommendations.Tabling of report (2) The Minister must cause the report of the review to be tabled in each House

[...] First Session, Forty-fourth Parliament, 70-71 Elizabeth II – 1 Charles III, 2021-2022-2023 STATUTES OF CANADA 2023 CHAPTER 2 An Act respecting a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder ASSENTED TO March 30, 2023 BILL S-203 SUMMARY This enactment provides for the development of a federal framework designed to support autistic Canadians, their families and their caregivers.

[...] Available on the Senate of Canada website at the following address:www.sencanada.ca/en 70-71 Elizabeth II – 1 Charles III CHAPTER 2 An Act respecting a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder [Assented to 30th March, 2023] Preamble Whereas autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that includes impairments in language, communication skills and social interactions, combined with restricted and repetitive behaviours, interests or activities; Whereas Parliament recognizes that there is a need for autistic persons and their families to receive direct, timely and ongoing access to financial support, treatment and services; Whereas there is no coordinated national strategy that would expand the scope of support to ensure consistency and long-term solutions, especially for persons over the age of 18 years; Whereas autistic Canadians, their familiesand their caregivers would benefit from the development and implementation of a federal framework that provides

[...] for best practices, research, education, awareness, treatment, equal access to medical and financial supports, and assistance with employment and housing challenges; And whereas the development of thatfederal framework would benefit from theinvolvement of autistic Canadians, theirfamilies and their caregivers; Now, therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:Short TitleShort title 1 This Act may be cited as the Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act.Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum DisorderFederal framework 2 (1) The Minister of Health must develop a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder.Measures to be provided (2) The framework must identify measures to provide (a) timely and equitable access toscreening and diagnosis for autismspectrum disorder; (b) financial support for autistic persons and their families, including the establishment or expansion of tax benefits as required;

[...] (c) support for caregivers of autistic persons; (d) a national research network to promote research and improve data collection on autism spectrum disorder; (e) national campaigns to enhance publicknowledge, understanding and acceptanceof autism spectrum disorder while accounting for intersectionality, in order tofoster inclusivity; (f) sustained, accessible and culturallyrelevant resources, available online andelsewhere, on best available evidencebasedinformation to support autisticpersons, their families and caregivers,including information on effectivetreatments and ineffective or harmfultreatments; (g) mechanisms to ensure accountability in the use of federal funds for autistic persons and their families; and (h) anything else that the Ministerconsiders appropriate in relation to autismspectrum disorder.Consultations (3) For the purpose of developing the federal framework, the Minister must consult with (a) the Minister of Finance, the Minister of National Revenue, the Minister

[...] out the federal framework on autism spectrum disorder developed under section 2.Publication (2) The Minister must publish the report on the website of the Department of Health within 10 days after the day on which the report is tabled in Parliament.Report 4 (1) Within five years after the day on which the report referred to in section 3 is tabled in Parliament, the Minister of Health must cause to be tabled in each House of Parliament a report that sets out (a) the measures from the federal framework that have been implemented and their effectiveness in supporting autistic persons, their families and their caregivers; and (b) with respect to any measure included in the federal framework that was not implemented, the reason it has not been implemented and the timeline for its implementation.

[...] C-647 Second Session, Forty-first Parliament, 62-63 Elizabeth II, 2013-2014 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-647 An Act to expand the object of the federal regional development agencies first reading, December 11, 2014 Mr.

[...] Larose 412234 SUMMARY This enactment expands the object of the federal regional development agencies to include the promotion of sustainable development, environmental protection and the promotion of social and cultural affairs that are within the legislative authority of Parliament.

[...] This Act may be cited as the Expanding the Object of Federal Regional Development Agencies Act.

[...] FEDERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR SOUTHERN ONTARIO Object 2.

[...] The Minister of Industry shall review the object of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario with a view to adding the following elements: (a) the promotion of sustainable development; (b) environmental protection; and (c) the promotion of the social and cultural affairs that are within the legislative authority of Parliament.

[...] This Act may be cited as the Federal Sustainable Development Act.

[...] Report (2) The Office shall, at least once every three years after the day on which this Act comes into force, provide the Minister with a report on the progress of the federal government in implementing the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

[...] Content (2) The Federal Sustainable Development Strategy shall set out federal sustainable development goals and targets and an implementation strategy for meeting each target and identify the minister responsible for meeting each target.

[...] Submission to Governor in Council 10. (1) The Minister shall, within the period referred to in subsection 9(1), submit the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy to the Governor in Council for approval as the official Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

[...] Duty to examine (3) The Commissioner shall examine the report required under subsection 7(2) of the Federal Sustainable Development Act in order to assess the fairness of the information contained in the report with respect to the progress of the federal government in implementing the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy and meeting its targets.

[...] Available on the Senate of Canada website at the following address:www.sencanada.ca/en TABLE OF PROVISIONS An Act to enact the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime Act, to amend the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and to establish a framework for implementing the rights of victims of crime PART 1 Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime Act Enactment of Act 1 Enactment An Act to establish the Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime Preamble Short Title 1 Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime Act Interpretation 2 Definitions Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime 3 Office 4 Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime 5 Absence or incapacity of Ombudsperson 6 Remuneration and expenses 7 Chief executive officer 8 Employees Mandate 9 Powers, duties and functions 10 Restrictions 11 Refusal to review complaint 12 Powers of the Ombudsperson 13 Other review 14 Report — complaint Annual Report 15 Activity

[...] (ministre) Ombudsperson means the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime appointed under subsection 4(1).

[...] (ombudsman)Federal Ombudsperson forVictims of Crime Office 3 The Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime is established.

[...] force, occupies the position in the Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime established under section 3 of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime Act. 2015, c. 13, s.‍2CanadianVictims Bill of Rights4 Subsection 25(2) of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights is replaced by the following: Complaint to Federal Ombudsperson(2) Every victim who has exhausted their recourse under the complaints mechanism and who is not satisfied with the response of the federal department, agency or body may file a complaint with Insertion start the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime Insertion end .Consequential Amendments R.‍S.‍, c.

[...] F-11Financial Administration Act6 Schedule I.‍1 to the Financial Administration Act is amended by adding in alphabetical order, in column I, a reference to Start of inserted block Start of inserted block Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime Bureau de l’ombudsman fédéral des victimesd’actes criminels End of inserted block End of inserted block and a corresponding reference in column II to “Minister of Justice”.7 Schedule V to the Act is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order: Start of inserted block Start of inserted block Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime Bureau de l’ombudsman fédéral des victimesd’actes criminels End of inserted block End of inserted block 8 Part III of Schedule VI to the Act is amended by adding in alphabetical order, in column I, a reference to Start of inserted block Start of inserted block Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime Bureau de l’ombudsman fédéral

[...] Boucher 421341 SUMMARY This enactment establishes the Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Criminal Acts and sets out the Ombudsman’s powers, duties and functions.

[...] (ministre) Ombudsman means the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Criminal Acts appointed under subsection 4(1).

[...] their families and, in particular, (a) facilitates access to federal programs and services offered to victims of criminal acts by providing them with information and referral services; (b) reviews complaints against a federal department, agency or body regarding any federal program or serv-ice offered to victims of criminal acts; (c) reviews federal legislation and federal government policies relating to victims of criminal acts and federal services and programs offered to them; (d) directs victims of criminal acts to the services and programs offered in their community or province; (e) implements education and information programs, for the competent authorities in the criminal justice system and other interested parties, designed to enhance their understanding of victims’ needs and concerns and of the applicable legislation, including the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights; (f) identifies the issues that have a negative effect on the victims of criminal acts; and (g) make recommendations

[...] Ombudsman (2) Every victim who has exhausted their recourse under the complaints mechanism and who is not satisfied with the response of the federal department, agency or body may file a complaint with Insertion start the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Criminal Acts appointed under subsection 4(1) of the Act respecting the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Criminal Acts Insertion end .Consequential Amendments R.‍S.‍, c.

[...] l’ombudsman fédéral des victimes d’actes criminels End of inserted block End of inserted block and a corresponding reference in column II to “Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Criminal Acts”.

[...] Her Majesty may grant federal real property and concede federal immovables to Herself.

[...] No person acquires any federal real property or federal immovable by prescription.

[...] Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act not applicable 84. (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act does not apply to the Agency.

[...] ``federal immovable'' « immeuble fédéral » ``federal immovable'' has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act, except that it does not include a lease of an immovable.

[...] ``federal real property'' « bien réel fédéral » ``federal real property'' has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act, except that it does not include a lease of real property.

[...] « immeuble fédéral » ``federal immovable'' « immeuble fédéral » Immeuble appartenant à Sa Majesté ou dont elle a le pouvoir de disposer

[...] Her Majesty may grant federal real property and concede federal immovables to Herself.

[...] No person acquires any federal real property or federal immovable by prescription.

[...] ``federal immovable'' « immeuble fédéral » ``federal immovable'' has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act, except that it does not include a lease of an immovable.

[...] ``federal real property'' « bien réel fédéral » ``federal real property'' has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Federal Real Property and Federal Immovables Act, except that it does not include a lease of real property.

[...] C-481 First Session, Forty-first Parliament, 60-61-62 Elizabeth II, 2011-2012-2013 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-481 An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act (duty to examine) first reading, February 27, 2013 Mr.

[...] Jacob 411703 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Federal Sustainable Development Act to provide for an examination of bills and proposed regulations to ensure that their provisions are not inconsistent with the purposes and provisions of that Act.

[...] Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 1st Session, 41st Parliament, 60-61-62 Elizabeth II, 2011-2012-2013 house of commons of canada BILL C-481 An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act (duty to examine) 2008, c. 33 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1.

[...] The Federal Sustainable Development Act is amended by adding the following after section 12: DUTY TO EXAMINE Duty to examine 12.1 (1) Subject to subsection (3), the Minister of Justice shall, in accordance with such regulations as may be made by the Governor in Council, examine every regulation transmitted to the Clerk of the Privy Council for registration pursuant to the Statutory Instruments Act and every Bill introduced in or presented to the House of Commons by a Minister of the Crown, in order to ensure that none of their provisions are inconsistent with the purposes and provisions of this Act.